Farrington's Theory of Delinquent Development is highly applicable to criminology today. As theories within the social sciences become more and more advanced they

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ASSIGNMENT 02: Farrington's theory of delinquent development suggests that life experiences influence behaviour choices. Explain this life course theory within the context of developmental theories.

SUBJECT CODE: HCRFUN-G

COURSE: CRIMINOLOGY HONOURS

SUBJECT: FUNDAMENTAL CRIMINOLOGY

STUDENT NUMBER: 35425717

STUDENT NAME: MEGAN DAVEY

DUE DATE: 31 AUGUST 2006

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1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. KEY CONCEPTS 2

2.1 Developmental Theories 2

2.2 Life Course Theory 2

2.3 Antisocial Development 3

2.4 Criminal Career 3

3. FARRINGTON'sS THEORY OF DELINQUENT DEVELOPMENT 4

3.1 Biological Influences 5

3.2 Family Factors 6

3.2.1 Parenting 7

3.2.2 Child Abuse 8

3.2.3 Social Deprivation and Socio-economic Status 9

3.3 Psychological Predictors 9

3.4 Peer Group Influences 10

3.5 Social, School and Community Factors 11

4. SUMMARY 13

5. CONCLUSION 13

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1. INTRODUCTION:

Crime and delinquency is often best understood from an integrative approach. One of the most comprehensive life course theories is Farrington's Integrative Theory which highlights the crucial needs to address "individual,